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James Okoro

James Okoro

Industry Analyst at Gitnux

James Okoro spent five years as an African fintech researcher at an independent digital finance advisory firm in London. He later worked as a freelance fintech analyst. He is an Industry Analyst at Gitnux and focuses on African fintech ecosystems, mobile banking adoption, and digital lending market data. He holds a Master's in Financial Technology and a Bachelor's in Computer Science.

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About James

Background & expertise

James Okoro spent five years as an African fintech researcher at an independent digital finance advisory firm in London, where he produced annual reports on mobile money penetration, digital lending volumes, and fintech regulatory developments across African markets. He later worked as a freelance fintech analyst for development finance institutions and African technology investment funds. He is now an Industry Analyst at Gitnux, tracking African fintech ecosystems, mobile banking adoption, and digital lending market data. In his current role, he applies his research expertise and analytical rigor to produce well-sourced, data-driven reports on these areas. He holds a Master's in Financial Technology and a Bachelor's in Computer Science.

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